Are the 2026 RockShox ZEB, Lyrik, Vivid, and Super Deluxe Updates Worth the Hype? + SRAM S-Series Introduction

SRAM and RockShox just rolled out a broad update across suspension and drivetrain, covering some of the most important categories for modern trail, enduro, and gravity bikes. Instead of one big headline product, this launch is more about refining key parts of the lineup all at once.

On the RockShox side, the main focus is a more predictable air spring feel, quieter damping, and simpler setup. On the SRAM side, the Eagle drivetrain family gets cleaned up with a simpler S-Series structure that makes it easier to understand where each group sits.

There is a lot in this release, but the overall direction is pretty clear. Better consistency on trail, easier tuning, and a more straightforward product lineup.

RockShox ZEB Gets a Full Redesign

ZEB is still RockShox’s big hitting single crown fork for steep, rough, aggressive terrain. That role stays the same, but the new version gets a full redesign on the Ultimate, Select+, and Select models with a new chassis, new air spring, and updated damping.

The main story is the new LinearXL air spring. RockShox is aiming for a more predictable spring curve with better consistency through the travel, especially deeper in the stroke. The idea is to keep the fork supple early on, supportive through the middle, and more controlled near bottom out without that overly rampy feel that some air forks can have when things get fast and rough.

Higher end models also get Charger 3.2 damping, ButterCups, ButterWagonTech, and Adjustable Bottom Out. That gives ZEB a more refined setup without changing what it is meant to do. It is still the fork for riders who want to point a bike down something rough and not think twice.

ZEB Quick Updates

• Full redesign for Ultimate, Select+, and Select

• New LinearXL air spring

• Charger 3.2 damper on upper tier models

• Adjustable Bottom Out on top models

• New integrated short fender mount

• Travel options from 150mm to 180mm

What’s New on the RockShox Lyrik

Lyrik has always been one of the most versatile forks in the RockShox lineup. It fits that aggressive trail to all mountain range where riders want real descending capability without stepping into full on enduro only territory.

Like ZEB, the new Lyrik Ultimate, Select+, and Select are fully redesigned. It gets the same new LinearXL air spring concept, updated damping, and revised chassis. The difference is where Lyrik fits. This is still the fork for riders who want one bike that can cover a lot of ground, pedal well, and still handle proper technical descending.

That makes the improved spring feel especially important here. A fork like Lyrik ends up on bikes that see everything from local trail loops to big mountain days, so a more consistent and easy to tune feel matters. Higher end models get Charger 3.2 RC2 damping, ButterCups, ButterWagonTech, and Adjustable Bottom Out, while travel options from 140mm to 170mm keep it right in the middle of a very popular category.

Lyrik Quick Updates

• Full redesign for Ultimate, Select+, and Select

• New LinearXL air spring

• Updated Charger 3.2 damping on higher tier models

• Adjustable Bottom Out on premium versions

• Revised chassis, crown, and arch

• Travel options from 140mm to 170mm

RockShox Vivid Continues to Push the Air Shock Category

Vivid has already stood out as one of the more planted and controlled feeling air shocks on the market, especially for riders who want something closer to a coil shock feel without giving up the flexibility of air.

This new version builds on that. RockShox updated the air can, reservoir, and main piston with the goal of making the shock more predictable and more consistent through the stroke. That is clearly the main theme here.

Adjustable Bottom Out remains one of the biggest features on the higher end models. It gives riders more control over the last part of the stroke, which is useful on longer travel bikes where you want to use full travel without harsh bottom outs. Combined with the revised internals, the new Vivid looks aimed at riders who want traction, support, and a more controlled rear end on enduro, downhill, and eMTB platforms.

Vivid Quick Updates

• Updated LinearXL air can

• New reservoir and new main piston

• Adjustable Bottom Out on higher tier models

• More controlled end stroke feel

• Built for enduro, downhill, and eMTB use

• Focused on planted yet lively air shock feel

What’s New on the Super Deluxe 

The new Super Deluxe may not grab attention as quickly as a new fork, but it is one of the more important updates in this group. This is a shock that ends up on a huge range of bikes, and RockShox made meaningful changes to both its feel and usability.

The new version gets a redesigned air can, revised internals, and a new piston assembly. RockShox is also putting a lot of emphasis on how the shock works with the fork as a more balanced front to rear system. That should matter for riders who notice when a bike feels mismatched through the middle of the travel or under repeated hits.

There are practical improvements too. Setup looks easier to understand, service intervals are longer, and the adjustment range still looks broad enough for riders who like to fine tune things. For trail and enduro bikes especially, this could end up being one of the more meaningful real world updates from the whole launch.

Super Deluxe Quick Updates

• New LinearXL air can

• Revised internals and new piston assembly

• Better front to rear suspension balance

• Broader usable adjustment range

• Longer service intervals

• Aimed at both trail and enduro bikes

SRAM Eagle S-Series Simplifies the Drivetrain Lineup

On the drivetrain side, SRAM is finally cleaning up the older Eagle naming structure. For a while, the lineup had become crowded with SX, NX, GX, X01, XX1, AXS, and Transmission all sitting around each other. For a lot of riders, that was harder to sort through than it needed to be.

The new S-Series simplifies that with three main levels: S100, S200, and S500 AXS.

The important distinction is that this is still a traditional Eagle drivetrain, not T-Type Transmission. That means it is aimed at riders who want to keep using hanger based drivetrains, update an older bike, or keep a proven Eagle setup running without jumping to a full Transmission system.

S100 is the value focused option, but it still gets meaningful updates to durability and adjustability. S200 looks like the core mechanical option for most riders who want strong performance and broad compatibility without going overboard. S500 AXS gives riders a wireless option on bikes that are not built around Transmission.

SRAM also expanded crank length options down to 155mm, which is a welcome change and lines up with where many riders and bike setups have been trending.

Eagle S-Series Quick Updates

• New simplified lineup with S100, S200, and S500 AXS

• Keeps traditional Eagle drivetrain alive for non Transmission bikes

• S100 brings improved durability and optional UDH Half Mount support

• S200 is the core mechanical option

• S500 AXS gives wireless shifting to non Transmission bikes

• More short crank length options, down to 155mm

Final Thoughts

This release makes sense because it improves several important categories at once instead of trying to force attention onto one product. ZEB and Lyrik both get more complete updates, Vivid and Super Deluxe continue the push toward more predictable suspension feel, and Eagle S-Series makes the non Transmission side of SRAM’s drivetrain range easier to understand.

The common thread across all of it is consistency. More predictable spring feel, simpler setup, quieter damping, and clearer drivetrain choices. That may not sound flashy, but it is exactly the kind of update that usually matters most once people actually start riding the products.